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Miami Franchising Law Firm
Overview
For over 30 years, our commercial trial lawyers have been resolving complex business disputes, including commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation in U.S. Federal and State courts throughout the country. We are nationally renowned for leveling the balance of power for franchisees and establishing key legal precedents in the area of franchise law for over 500 franchise systems in 44 states and 20 countries. Our highest caliber of legal services, expertise, and professionalism extend to include but not limited to legal guidance and resolution in the following practice areas:
• All areas of Franchise Law
• Licensing, Distribution, and Dealership Law
• Commercial and Civil Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration and Appeals
• Commercial Construction and Commercial Real Estate disputes
• Infringement of Trademarks & other Intellectual Property
• C-Level Employment disputes and civil litigation
• Complex Business Partnership and other disputes
Zarco, Einhorn & Salkowski, P.A. has earned significant victories for franchisees and established well-heeled legal principles and precedents which have paved the way for other courts in interpreting complex franchise and other business contracts. Important franchise and other legal matters and principles where our firm is at the forefront, just to name a few:
• Encroachment/Cannibalization and violation of Exclusive Territories
• Breach of the implied ‘Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing'
• Fraud in the Inducement, Fraudulent Concealment, etc.
• Breach of Contract
• Non-Compete agreements and violations
• Joint Employer determination and liability
• Statutory violations of State and Federal Franchise Laws
• Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD's) and Franchise Agreements
• Unreasonable Franchisor demands or Failure to Renew
Our firm's founding Partner, Robert Zarco, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Total Quality Franchising by the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), Fellow and Order of Centurion by the Litigation Council of America (LCA) Trial Lawyers Honor Society, Lawyer of the Year for Franchise Law in 2020 by Best Lawyers of America©. Mr. Zarco and many from his talented team of experienced attorneys with backgrounds in accounting, economics, and banking have also been awarded Best Lawyers in Franchise by Best Lawyers as well as Super Lawyers for over 15 years, AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell/Lexis Nexis, among many other accolades. The Firm is considered a National Tier 1 Law Firm in Franchise Law by Best Lawyers of America© as published in US News & World Report.
Our vast client roster includes franchisees and other businesses in complex commercial disputes in the hotel, restaurant, and service industries. Past and present clients include franchisees of Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Best Western, Ramada, Quality Inn, McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Dunkin' Donuts, Arby's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Tony Roma's, Miami Subs, Pizza Hut, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Johnny Rockets, T.C.B.Y., Haagen Dazs, Checkers, Rally's, TGI Friday's, Hard Rock Cafe, Fat Tuesdays, Little Caesars', Jack-in-the- Box, Denny's, Bonanza, Manhattan Bagel, Subway, Blimpie, Schlotzsky's, 7-Eleven, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Decorating Den, Oil Express, Microplay Video Games, ServPro, among many others.
The firm has also represents franchisee associations such as Little Caesars, Denny's, TCBY, Johnny Rockets, Wood You Furniture, Roto-Rooter, and Kenny Rogers Roasters as well as many multi-unit franchisees.
About Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
Languages
- English (Primary)
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese
- Gujarati
Practice Areas
- Franchising
- Business
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Civil Litigation
Litigation
- 75%
Honors
- Lifetime Achievement Award in Total Quality Franchising by the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
- Fellow and Order of the Centurions, Trial Lawyers Honorary Society, Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), Since 2021
- "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyer's, Franchise Law, 2020
- Best Lawyers of America – Franchise Law and Commercial Litigation, Since 2013
- Florida Super Lawyers – Since 2006
- Legal Eagles – Litigation, Franchise Times, Since 2008
- The International Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers, Since 2011
- “AV Pre-Eminent" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, Since 1995
- American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) Lifetime Achievement Award
- “Top Dealmakers of the Year”, Real Estate Development – Daily Business Review, 2013
- Chambers USA National Ranking in Franchising (mainly Franchisee)
- “Top 1% of America’s Most Honored Lawyers” - The American Registry
- “Florida’s Legal Elite” - Florida Trend Magazine
- Haute Living Magazine’s Haute 100 List of Most Influential Names in Miami
Published Works
- ‘Fundamentals of Franchising’ book published by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Forum on Franchising
- Co-Editor of the ‘Franchise Litigation Handbook’ second edition published by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Forum on Franchising
- Co-Author, ‘A Crash Course on Interpretation of the “Marketing Plan or System” Element of State Franchise Statutes,’ American Bar Association (ABA) Franchise Law Journal • Vol. 42, No. 2 • Fall 2022
- Co-Author and Speaker, Enforcement of System Standards During COVID-19, 2022 International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C.
- ‘The Franchise Lawyer,’ Associate Editor, 2012-2014
- The Sounds of Silence in the Franchise Agreement, co-author with Lawrence V. Ashe, Franchise Law Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, American Bar Association
- Fairness and Good Faith and McDonald's Remodeling Requirements, Consortium Members Inc. Equity Forum, A Publication for McDonald's Franchisees, 2000
- Practical Aspects of Franchisee Representation Alternative Dispute Resolution: Which Method is Best for Your Client (Co-Author)
Representative Clients
- Hotels we have represented include Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Best Western, Ramada and Quality Inn. Restaurants we have represented include McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Arby’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Tony Roma’s, Miami Subs, Pizza Hut, Johnny Rockets, TCBY, Häagen-Dazs, Checkers, Rally’s, TGI Fridays, Hard Rock Cafe, Fat Tuesday, Little Caesars, Jack in the Box, Denny’s, Bonanza, Manhattan Bagel, Subway, Blimpie, Schlotzsky’s, Corner Bakery, Moe’s Southwest Grille, Coldstone Creamery, Smoothie King, Steak ‘n Shake, Carl’s Jr., Papa John’s, Golden Corral, Naked Pizza, Papa Murphy’s, Domino’s Pizza, Fuddruckers, El Pollo Loco, Red Brick Pizza and many more. Other companies we have represented include 7-Eleven, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Harley-Davidson, Decorating Den, Oil Express, Camp Bow Wow, Carvel, Chevron, Hair Club for Men, Payless Car Rental, RE/MAX, Sotheby’s, Tutor Time, Wolfgang Puck and Servpro. Our firm has also represented franchisee associations such as Jack in the Box, Johnny Rockets, Little Caesars, 7-Eleven, TCBY, Wood You Furniture, Roto-Rooter and Papa John’s.
People
Attorneys
- Robert Zarco (Founding Partner)
- Robert M. Einhorn (Managing Partner) 1 Review
- Robert F. Salkowski (Partner)
- Himanshu Patel (Partner)
- Kaari-Lynn S. Gagnon (Partner)
- Mary Nikezic (Partner) 1 Review
- Michael D. Braunstein (Partner) 1 Review
- Jacky Beda (Attorney)
- Brenda Phang (Attorney)
- Alec Shelowitz (Associate Attorney)
Staff
- Nadia Espinosa, Senior Paralegal
- Waldwin W. William, Director of Office Services
- Ana Garcia, Legal Assistant
- Tajhna Handal, Paralegal
- Marissa Fernandez, Receptionist and Graphic Designer
- Bryan Lara-Soto, Paralegal
- Ingrid Morfi, Paralegal
- Zelda Zarco, Director of Marketing and Special Projects
- Maidele Labrador, Executive Legal Assistant
- Anité Coro, Senior Paralegal
- Edicsa Perez-Feliz, Chief Financial Officer
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
2 S. Biscayne Blvd.34th Floor Miami, FL 33131
Office Hours
9am-6pm
Fax
- 305-374-5428
Appointments
Weekday
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